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Union County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New Mexico
$168K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,092
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$168K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,373 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1971
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.76%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.100%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.46%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.15%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,941
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.76%

How Union County compares

By median home value, Union County is the 20th most expensive of 33 counties in New Mexico, and its typical home is worth more than 17% of all homes in New Mexico.

Home values in Union County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$80K$541K
counties in New Mexico ranked by median home value
#New MexicoMedian valueHomes
1Los Alamos County$617K6,954
2Santa Fe County$541K70,934
3Taos County$480K20,434
4Sandoval County$376K55,803
5Bernalillo County$338K222,547
6Harding County$306K1,583
7Lincoln County$295K20,882
8Valencia County$279K33,236
9San Juan County$271K43,526
10Dona Ana$271K67,322
11Rio Arriba County$267K22,256
12Grant County$248K16,984
13Eddy County$239K25,099
14Mora County$233K3,584
15Otero County$227K22,060
16San Miguel County$209K14,707
17Colfax County$206K9,642
18Lea County$175K30,059
19Socorro County$173K8,071
20Union County$168K2,092
21Sierra County$166K9,929
22Torrance County$164K8,581
23Chaves County$161K24,718
24Catron County$160K3,109

33 counties in New Mexico are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Union County market

How many homes are there in Union County, NM?

Union County, NM contains 2,092 residential properties, with a median of 1,373 square feet, built around 1971. The median TopHap Estimate is $168K.

How does Union County, NM compare to the rest of New Mexico?

By median home value, Union County, NM is the 20th most expensive of 33 counties in New Mexico. Its typical home is worth more than 17% of all homes in New Mexico. Socorro County ranks just above it and Sierra County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Union County, NM?

46% of homes in Union County, NM are owner-occupied. 15% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Union County, NM hold?

100% of mortgaged homes in Union County, NM are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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